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Liljana Walker

Liljana Walker

Greensboro,NC

Summary

With 18 years of experience in the medical field encompassing both Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN) roles, I would be a valuable asset and resource to your organization. My extensive expertise, coupled with a commitment to mentoring and collaborating with new graduate nurses, will contribute to building a robust nursing foundation within your team. My professional background spans multiple specialties, including Skilled Nursing Facility/Long-Term Care (SNF/LTC), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Telemetry (TELE), Medical-Surgical (MED-SURG), and Psychiatry (PSYCH). I have provided care to patients across the lifespan, from birth to end-of-life. Throughout my career, I have held positions as both a staff nurse and a unit manager, demonstrating my ability to deliver efficient and independent holistic healthcare that addresses both mental and physical ailments. Furthermore, I lead with compassion and advocacy, striving to optimize patients' overall experiences during acute health crises

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Travel RN Psych

Central Regional Hospital/Supplemental Health Care
Butner, NC
08.2023 - Current
  • Performed patient assessments to monitor expected response to medications and altering treatment plans.
  • Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
  • Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
  • Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
  • Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.

Travel Nurse PCU

ProLink Healthcare
Los Alamitos, CA
05.2022 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
  • Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
  • Documented all elements of care and updated patient charts and confidential files to reflect changes in care plans, interventions applied and observations.
  • Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.

Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse

Cynet
Greensboro, NC
03.2021 - 05.2023
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
  • Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health, and organizational regulations.
  • Monitored nursing care, patient assessment processes, and treatment implementations.
  • Managed JP drains and chest, nasogastric, G, and peg tubes.
  • Directed patient care activities, and guided and trained RNs, LPNs, and residential advisors during shifts.
  • Documented medications administered, treatments, and patient procedures performed in appropriate records according to privacy requirements.
  • Supervised patient admissions and discharges from hospital to home care, rehabilitative facility, or self-care.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders and communicating with ancillary departments.

Travel Nurse PCU

AB Staffing
Spokane, WA
11.2021 - 02.2022

SAME AS ABOVE

Travel Nurse PCU

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Medford, OR
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
  • Delivered high-quality and compassionate nursing care. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
  • Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
  • Treated patients with cardiac issues, strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas.
  • Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.


Travel Registered Nurse Telemetry

IDR (Maria Parham)
Henderson, NC
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Administered nursing care to cardiac patients undergoing diagnostic, therapeutic or emergency services.
  • Supported healthcare team by maintaining responsibility for electrocardiogram monitoring, defibrillation and cardio rehabilitation training.
  • Conducted initial assessments, documented findings in patient records and notified physicians of abnormal findings.
  • Produced care plans in alignment with physical, psychosocial and learning needs of patients, achieving commendations for compassionate treatment.


Travel Nurse Medical Surgical

Nursefinders
Waukegan, IL
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
  • Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
  • Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
  • Recorded and measured patients' weight, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
  • Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
  • Monitored patients before, during, and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care.
  • Supervised new employees and student nurses to promote adherence to established patient care standards and practices.
  • Recorded patients' medical status and treatment details in electronic charts to accurately document medical care.
  • Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventive measures, medication use, and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

Impressiv Health (Sanford Medical Center)
Fargo, ND
11.2020 - 01.2021

SAME AS ABOVE

Travel Registered Nurse Telemetry

Wellspring Nurse Source (Lexington Medical)
Lexington, SC
08.2020 - 11.2020

SAME AS ABOVE

Education

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing
Chicago, IL
12.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Career Training Solutions
Fredericksburg
07.2014

Licensed Practical Nursing

Durham Technical Community College
Durham, NC
12.2006

Skills

  • Acute Care experience
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Charge Nurse and Supervisory experience
  • Disease prevention and intervention
  • IV drug management/cardiac drips
  • Prioritizing/ managing deadlines
  • Organizational skills
  • Computerized charting
  • Problem resolutions
  • Self-directed
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Pre- and post-surgical care
  • Treatments/ Wound Care
  • Skilled in conducting physical assessments
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Specimen collection/processing proficiency
  • Regulatory and Statutory Compliance

Certification

Registered Nurse licensed in NC, CA, NY, HI, and WA

Basic Life Support ( BLS) Certification Current

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Current

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Current

NIHSS Certification Current

CPI/APT NVCI Current

Timeline

Travel RN Psych

Central Regional Hospital/Supplemental Health Care
08.2023 - Current

Travel Nurse PCU

ProLink Healthcare
05.2022 - 07.2023

Travel Nurse PCU

AB Staffing
11.2021 - 02.2022

Travel Nurse PCU

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
09.2021 - 11.2021

Telemetry Unit Charge Nurse

Cynet
03.2021 - 05.2023

Travel Registered Nurse Telemetry

IDR (Maria Parham)
03.2021 - 06.2021

Travel Registered Nurse PCU

Impressiv Health (Sanford Medical Center)
11.2020 - 01.2021

Travel Registered Nurse Telemetry

Wellspring Nurse Source (Lexington Medical)
08.2020 - 11.2020

Travel Nurse Medical Surgical

Nursefinders
05.2020 - 06.2021

Master of Science - Nursing

Chamberlain College of Nursing

Associate of Science - Nursing

Career Training Solutions

Licensed Practical Nursing

Durham Technical Community College
Liljana Walker